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Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S620 was introduced 12 months prior to the SP-800 UZ so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S620 scores versus the SP-800 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 S620 SP-800 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Nikon S620

 SP-800 UZ S620 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 S620 SP-800 UZ 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S620 has got physical dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S620 against the SP-800 UZ.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S620 and SP-800 UZ is 96 and 69 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and SP-800 UZ.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SP-800 UZ to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged S620 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography info
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography details
Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
46
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S620
Travel photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
62
lighter than competition (120g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography factors
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging information
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
24
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S620Olympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Olympus SP-800 UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-03 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 1000
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 12 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lbs) 455 grams (1.00 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL12 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $37 $270